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Sarah O'Leary 🇮🇪

Before becoming the Senior Editor of DutchReview, Sarah was a fresh-faced international looking to learn more about the Netherlands. Since moving here in 2017, Sarah has added a BA in English and Philosophy (Hons.), an MA in Literature (Hons.), and over three years of writing experience at DutchReview to her skillset. When Sarah isn't acting as a safety threat to herself and others (cycling), you can find her trying to sound witty while writing about some of the stickier topics such as mortgages and Dutch law.

7 questions about using savings platform Raisin in the Netherlands, answered

The savings platform Raisin has been active for a couple of years now in the Netherlands —...

Mobile phones and SIM cards in the Netherlands: ultimate 2025 guide

Moving to the Netherlands offers a number of challenges: from navigating the housing crisis to registering yourself...

Is taking an online Dutch course worthwhile? Here’s my experience

It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the vast choice of Dutch language schools out there. Add to...

7 important things you should know before becoming a freelancer in the Netherlands

There are many benefits to becoming a freelancer in the Netherlands: you determine your own hours, decide...

I invested in stocks with Scalable Capital: here’s my experience

If there’s one thing I don’t want someone lecturing me about, it’s which stocks to invest in....

Boy (14) killed by illegal fireworks in Rotterdam, others injured throughout the country

A young boy has lost his life in Rotterdam during yesterday's New Year's Eve celebrations. According to...

This bank is offering 6% interest on savings in January: here’s how you can benefit

This past year has seen interest rates at many Dutch banks linger at around 1.5%, meaning our...

Do you need a permanent contract to be eligible for a Dutch mortgage?

One massive misconception in the Netherlands is that you need to have a permanent work contract in...